**SAVE DOLPH** *Pitt vs. Iowa - 11/27/18 - 8:00 pm - ESPNU**

[Dr. Zaius]

I heard that at the time, and that's how I remember it happening, too.

I found this from Geese from 12/5/16:

Remember that time Fran got pissed because he accidentally grabbed Dolph's water bottle and it must have been full of vodka?? I feel like he's going to be doing that on purpose by the end of the season.

There are some other posts from 2015 about Fran throwing a water bottle into the trash, but unclear whether anyone thought it was full of vodka at the time.

@Dr. Zaius insists we all made up the same story.

No I’m just saying it’s fake news

 

[L. Wade Childress]

So anyways, who is going to Dolph bobblehead night at Riverside tonight?

 

[BBK]

So anyways, who is going to Dolph bobblehead night at Riverside tonight?

Your mom

 

[L. Wade Childress]

So anyways, who is going to Dolph bobblehead night at Riverside tonight?

Your mom

In fairness she goes to every night at riverside

 

[Kamala]

The more I think about it the more I feel GD should go. He doesn't get along with 1/2 of our major sports coaches, and is bad at his announcing job.

Why are people defending him again, a aside from the media people who are his friends?

 

[HerkyHopeful]

The more I think about it the more I feel GD should go. He doesn't get along with 1/2 of our major sports coaches, and is bad at his announcing job.

Why are people defending him again, a aside from the media people who are his friends?

Because he essentially said what we've all been thinking for the last several years about Fran and his recruiting.

 

[Kamala]

The more I think about it the more I feel GD should go. He doesn't get along with 1/2 of our major sports coaches, and is bad at his announcing job.

Why are people defending him again, a aside from the media people who are his friends?

Because he essentially said what we've all been thinking for the last several years about Fran and his recruiting.

And it's not his job to say it. @HerkyHopeful saying it on hawkeyelounge.com and Gary Dolphin saying it on a Hawkeye Sports broadcast, while sitting courtside, at work, are not the same thing.

 

[Bob Sanders]

The more I think about it the more I feel GD should go. He doesn't get along with 1/2 of our major sports coaches, and is bad at his announcing job.

Why are people defending him again, a aside from the media people who are his friends?

Because he essentially said what we've all been thinking for the last several years about Fran and his recruiting.

Except dumber. His take was poor by the standards of the HR free board.

 

[Kamala]

What if last night never happened, but instead Iowa announced that due to fan feedback they were making a change in the announcing team?

Would people still be defending Dolph, or would we all think that it made sense and was probably 15 years too late?

 

[nolookpass]

What if last night never happened, but instead Iowa announced that due to fan feedback they were making a change in the announcing team?

Would people still be defending Dolph, or would we all think that it made sense and was probably 15 years too late?

Czech ya Pms

 

[Kerky]

Just an FYI, gang. Iowa games are almost all on television or take place in a location you can see them in person. The only reason you should be listening on the radio is if you're in your car because your wife made you run to the store or your kid had soccer practice.

Which sucks when on your 5 minute trip you can’t get a gottdamn score.

which is why I would just as well use my CBS Sports app to get the info I need when on the move.

 

[Kamala]

What if last night never happened, but instead Iowa announced that due to fan feedback they were making a change in the announcing team?

Would people still be defending Dolph, or would we all think that it made sense and was probably 15 years too late?

Czech ya Pms

I don't have any

 

[nolookpass]

What if last night never happened, but instead Iowa announced that due to fan feedback they were making a change in the announcing team?

Would people still be defending Dolph, or would we all think that it made sense and was probably 15 years too late?

Czech ya Pms

I don't have any

lol. my bad. wrong Raider fan

 

[Kamala]

Czech ya Pms

I don't have any

lol. my bad. wrong Raider fan

I forgive you

 

[Turdz]

The affection for Dolph reminds me of the love for the incumbent politians in this state: Grassley, Harkin, Branstad, etc. They all suck ass but we just deal with mediocrity year after year because they have been around since the stone age.

 

[Jimmie Dimmick]

Czech ya Pms

I don't have any

lol. my bad. wrong Raider fan

I don’t have one either

 

[TH1974]

I agree, Turdz.

 

[BBK]

Good ol' Turdz.

 

[BBK]

Just plopped right into this thread.

 

[BBK]

 

[L. Wade Childress]

I don’t really give a shit if the fucking voice of the Hawkeyes is
mediocre

 

[Kamala]

I don’t really give a shit if the fucking voice of the Hawkeyes is
mediocre

Yeah, that would be a huge upgrade

 

[Geese]

People aren't defending him as much as they're pissed at how retarded Barta is at handling these situations

 

[Geese]

I don’t really give a shit if the fucking voice of the Hawkeyes is
mediocre

Yeah, that would be a huge upgrade

HAHAHA

Dolph fuck your wife?

 

[Jimmie Dimmick]

Dolph is bad, this is not debatable

 

[L. Wade Childress]

Dolph is bad, this is not debatable

He’s not bad at 75% of his job.

 

[Kamala]

I don’t really give a shit if the fucking voice of the Hawkeyes is
mediocre

Yeah, that would be a huge upgrade

HAHAHA

Dolph fuck your wife?

Not that I'm aware of

 

[Jimmie Dimmick]

Dolph is bad, this is not debatable

He’s not bad at 75% of his job.

Is 75% mispronunciation of his own team’s players? He has that on lockdown.

 

[Kamala]

Dolph is bad, this is not debatable

He’s not bad at 75% of his job.

He's bad at the only part I care about

 

[BBK]

Dolph is bad, this is not debatable

He’s not bad at 75% of his job.

HAHAHA

Dolph fucking your ass?

 

[Geese]

Dolph is bad, this is not debatable

He’s not bad at 75% of his job.

HAHAHA

Dolph fucking your ass?

 

[Jimmie Dimmick]

Dolph is bad, this is not debatable

He’s not bad at 75% of his job.

HAHAHA

Dolph fucking your ass?

He has raped MY ear

 

[Turdz]

He’s not bad at 75% of his job.

The play by play announcer is only bad at the play by play part of his job.

 

[BBK]

Turdz is coming in hot.

 

[roseboundhawk]

Whomever(???) said that the person they hire to replace Dolph will suck worse is spot on. Be careful what you wish for.

At least Dolph has some personality. I'm deathly afraid they will hire that fake big voice guy who did a couple games last year.

 

[nolookpass]

Jim Brinson may be available..

 

[BngHawk]

Fucking hot snakes

 

[BBK]

Boy, it is really something to have the expectations of an Iowan.

 

[TH1974]

Big ole coiler

 

[BngHawk]

Whomever(???) said that the person they hire to replace Dolph will suck worse is spot on. Be careful what you wish for.

At least Dolph has some personality. I'm deathly afraid they will hire that fake big voice guy who did a couple games last year.

This is the same mentality that was just outlined above. Too scary to try new things. Ho hum, we’re Iowans and everything we have is adequate.

 

[HerkyHopeful]

The more I think about it the more I feel GD should go. He doesn't get along with 1/2 of our major sports coaches, and is bad at his announcing job.

Why are people defending him again, a aside from the media people who are his friends?

Because he essentially said what we've all been thinking for the last several years about Fran and his recruiting.

And it's not his job to say it. @HerkyHopeful saying it on hawkeyelounge.com and Gary Dolphin saying it on a Hawkeye Sports broadcast, while sitting courtside, at work, are not the same thing.

I didn't say it's his job. You asked why some defend him, I gave the reason why.

This entire situation is a cluster. No one wins. Some people hate Dolph for saying what he did (and overall job performance) and love Fran for sticking up for his guys. Some hate Fran for always having a stick up his ass and overreacting with Gary but love Dolph for his personality and role of Iowa athletics for over 20 years. Some love both. Some hate both. Everyone hates Barta for being a neanderthal who has once again mismanaged a situation. But the argument for who is right and who is wrong in this situation has no definitive end. And it's sad because it takes away from what the team has done so far

 

[Dolomitey]

Dolph was wrong. That’s very clear and indisputable. It’s the only thing we know to be 100% true when assigning blame.

Barta and Fran both have possible fact scenarios that eliminate most if not all blame.

 

[Emeril Lagasse]

Who’s doing the two games that Dolphin is suspended for? Maybe they let a couple of guys get a live tryout.

 

[Dolomitey]

I’d be willing to give Pemsl a shot at it. Two birds. He’d probably pass though.

 

[Verbal]

I’d be willing to give Pemsl a shot at it. Two birds. He’d probably pass though.

He’s already out for the year.

 

[TJones3312]

Who’s doing the two games that Dolphin is suspended for? Maybe they let a couple of guys get a live tryout.

Albrecht

 

[Hawkstrat]

Gary Dolphin is a funny name.

 

[Geese]

He’s not bad at 75% of his job.

The play by play announcer is only bad at the play by play part of his job.

Turdz!

 

[CamelTones]

Who’s doing the two games that Dolphin is suspended for? Maybe they let a couple of guys get a live tryout.

Albrecht

Yup. Even Fran might want Dolph back for the MSU game after standing 5 feet from Albrecht all game.

 

[Geese]

Yes I am regional manager of this orifice